Flourless Hazelnut and Dark Chocolate Torte

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom of the pan with parchment.

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   Finely grind the hazelnuts in a food processor until they reach a coarse, sandy consistency.

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   Either in the microwave or in a double boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate with the oil and butter, stirring together to form a homogenous mixture.

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   Set aside in a warm place.

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   With a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and salt to soft peaks and set aside.

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   Switch to the paddle attachment and, in a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugars, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until

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   thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.

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   Reduce the speed of the mixer to low and add the

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   chocolate and butter mixture, then the cocoa powder.

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    Fold in the whipped egg whites until smooth.

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    Pour into a greased and parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, just until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.